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Alpro Benefits & Uses

Alpro is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)

Other Benefits

Panic Attack and Disorder

Alpro Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Alpro Related Warnings

Is the use of Alpro safe for pregnant women?

Alpro shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Alpro safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Alpro may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Alpro should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Alpro on the Kidneys?

Alpro may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Alpro on the Liver?

Alpro may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Alpro on the Heart?

Alpro is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Alpro with Other Drugs

Alpro should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Guaifenesin

Chlorpheniramine

Aspirin

Naloxone

Alpro Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alpro unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Shock
Glaucoma
Epilepsy
Mania
Depression
Myasthenia Gravis
Parkinson's Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Alpro

Is this Alpro habit forming or addictive?

You may get addicted to Alpro. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Alpro you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Alpro is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, in many cases, taking Alpro can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Alpro Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Alpro

Alpro may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Alpro

Drinking alcohol while taking Alpro may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Alpro

Question over 4 years ago

Does Alpro cause weight gain?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, Alpro does not cause weight gain. However, if you gain weight after taking Alpro, discuss it with your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Alpro?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Alpro can be taken with or without food. Preferably taken 2 - 4 times in a day. Extended-release tablet should be taken once daily. The dose should be gradually increased from low to high. It may cause dizziness and drowsiness which altered the thinking power of people. You shouldn't drive or operate heavy machinery while taking medicine. However, take it exactly as your doctor has recommended you to take it.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Alpro cause stomach upset?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of it. Take light meals and avoid spicy and high-fat content meals when experiencing stomach upset while taking Alpro. In case of severe stomach upset consult your doctor, take medication and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Alpro for insomnia ?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Alpro is not the exact drug for the treatment of Insomnia. However, since Insomia patients also suffer from anxiety during the night this medicine can be taken to relax the mind and eventually induce sleep. Do not take it without consulting a physician.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Alpro cause erectile dysfunction?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Alpro can cause erectile dysfunction. If you experience erectile dysfunction after taking it, do not stop the drug without consulting your doctor. Discuss with your doctor, he/she will provide you solutions or prescribe alternative medicines.